2015 Heart Beat Nov/Dec by Precision Marketing

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the HEARTLAND LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION • NOV/DEC 2015

The colors of fall.

NEWS Back In Time.................... 15 & 20 Covering Ground.........................4 Foundation Sale.........................22 Fullblood Alliance News.............13 Heartland Calendar......................3 Heartland Highlights....... 28 & 29 Heart Of Missouri Sale..... 26 & 27 Junior Beat.................................30 On The Road Again............. 6 & 7 Recipe of the Month....................6 Vorthmann Sale..........................24

STATE NEWS Iowa News............................ 8 & 9 Kansas News.................... 10 & 11 Minnesota News.............. 20 & 21 Missouri News................. 18 & 19 Nebraska News...........................12 South Dakota News... 14, 15 & 16 Wisconsin News...........................5

ADVERTISERS ATAK Limousin.........................17 Bosch Farms...............................11 Double A Land & Cattle..............5 Fullblood Limousin Alliance......25 Harvest Barn Marketplace............8 Leonard Limousin......................13

South Dakota Limousin Association Hosts Meetings on NALF Alignment with Tyson

he South Dakota Limousin Association (SDLA) held two meetings Tuesday, September 29, 2015, in Mitchell and Ft. Pierre, South Dakota. Mark Anderson, NALF Executive Vice President, presented information concerning the alliance with the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) and Tyson Fresh Meats. The first meeting, hosted by Curt and Leanne Wiezcorek of Mount Vernon, took place in Mitchell, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Cattlemen’s Club. Guests were treated to a complimentary steak dinner following the presentation. The second meeting, hosted by the SDLA, was held at the Casey Tibbs

Center in Ft. Pierre. The program started at 4:00 p.m. followed by a free, catered roast beef dinner. Both meetings were well attended by seedstock and commercial producers alike. Mark Anderson explained the new opportunity that NALF has entered into with Tyson Fresh Meats. The program offers commercial cattle producers and cattle feeders the ability to market cattle through existing branded programs that Tyson is currently marketing today. Producers can elect to market cattle into the Global Animal Partnership (GAP), the Open Prairie Natural by affidavit, NHTC (Non-Hormone Treated cattle), or the Lim-Choice conventional fed cattle grid with Tyson.

NALF already has members feeding a substantial number of cattle successfully in these programs on an annual basis. NALF’s goal is to qualify more cattle that are eligible for these premium programs by identifying commercial operations that incorporate Limousin genetics into their breeding programs. Tyson firmly believes in the heterosis advantages the Limousin breed provides. NALF will also be looking to identify and qualify additional feed yards that want to

LIMI-Gene................................16 Linhart Limousin.........................2 MC Marketing Management.... Insert Pinegar Limousin.......................31 Ragsdell Family Rockin’ R Ranch.... 26 Red Revival Online Sale........Insert Reyman Reds.............................13 Straight Limousin.......................23

Wulf Cattle........................... OBC

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Time-Dated Material

Treftz Limousin..........................27

Mark Anderson of NALF welcomes the attendees to the Tyson Alliance meeting in Mitchell, SD.

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Symens Brothers.........................29

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Continued from front cover participate in these programs. Pounds still matter, however the feedyards need cattle that can do it all. They pay for pounds, yield grade and quality. Feed efficiency and conversion rates remain a critical component of cattle that work well in today’s market. By utilizing good genetics, Limousin cattle can “do it all.”

Depending on market prices, premiums will adjust every 90 days, but once a herd has qualified, premiums will be guaranteed. Present day premiums for this quarter are GAP $275, Regular Natural $225, and NHTC $165. Commodity cattle that qualify as natural, but not Limousin-crossed Black or Red Angus, will be expected to hit at least 65% choice to receive a

Heartland Calendar NOVEMBER ____________________________________________ 3 Lonely Valley Limousin Online Sale – Creston, NE 7 Double A Land & Cattle Under the Big Top Sale, at the farm – Nevada, MO 8 Linhart Limousin Fall Harvest Production Sale, at the farm – Leon, IA 12 Red Revival Online Bred Heifer Sale – Dakota Dunes, SD 14 Kansas Limousin Breeders Assn. Fall Meeting – Manhattan, KS 14 Brown Land & Cattle Co. Limousin Sale – Diamond, MO 21 Iowa Limousin Assn. Annual Meeting, Banquet/Benefit Auction, Cattlemen’s Building – Ames, IA 24 Wulf Cattle Online Female Sale – Atkinson, NE 28 Bosch Farms Private Treaty Sale, at the farm – Indianola, IA 30 Wies Limousin Online Sale – Wellsville, MO

DECEMBER ____________________________________________ 1 17

Straight Limousin Cutting-Edge Online Sale ATAK Limousin Forward Progress Online Sale

JANUARY _______________________________________________ 11 NALF Annual Meeting – Denver, CO 11 NALF Banquet & Genetics On Ice Benefit Auction, DoubleTree Hotel – Denver, CO 12 NWSS Junior Limousin Show – Denver, CO 12 National Limousin Sale, NWSS Sale Facility – Denver, CO 13 NWSS Open Limousin Show – Denver, CO 14 NWSS Pen &Carload Limousin Shows – Denver, CO 28 Red Carpet Limousin Show & Sale, Sioux Empire Fairgrounds – Sioux Falls, SD 30 Spring Preview & Patron Appreciation, Long & Sons, at the farm – Afton, IA

premium. Those premiums will not be the same as the premiums listed above. These programs will give Limousin seedstock producers the ability to attract more commercial buyers to utilize their genetics, particularly into natural programs where the heterosis advantage of using Limousin bulls crossed onto straight Angus and Red Angus cows become apparent. This cross will ultimately capitalize on advantages in yield grade, efficiency and increased cutability while still being able to hit the Choice quality

grade. The advantages gained by using Limousin genetics in this terminal cross will be valuable to the producers, feed yard, and packers where the effect on implants and beta antagonist are negated and the cattle have to solely rely on their genetic merit. There are specific requirements in qualifying for these programs involving verification and acceptance by Tyson. Anderson told the group that paperwork pays. For more information contact Mark Anderson at NALF.

HOTELS OFFER RATES FOR NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW Book today your room(s) for the 2016 National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colorado. The dates for this year’s Limousin activities are January 10-14. There are many events during these days including shows, the Genetics On Ice banquet, a sale and the NALF annual meeting. The DoubleTree by Hilton Denver has two locations on Quebec Street. The Stapleton North location at 4040 Quebec Street has reserved a block of rooms under the Heartland Limousin Association for a rate of $97 plus tax. This rate INCLUDES two free breakfast buffet meals per room. Reservations must be made by November 15, 2015, in order to qualify for this rate. One important change that has been made this year—in order to get a more accurate number

for our group, the hotel requires you pay for your first night when making the reservation. You can make your reservations by calling (800) 222-8733 or (303) 3216666 and you must ask for the HLA block of rooms. The Heartland website, www.heartlandlimousin.org, also has a link for making reservations. If you need to CANCEL for whatever reason, call Dean Summerbell at (612) 9633799 so that the rooms can remain in our block. The DoubleTree by Hilton Denver South location at 3203 Quebec Street is the NALF headquarters for the NWSS. Their rate is $107 plus tax and reservations must be made by December 6, 2015, or until the group lock is sold out, whichever comes first. Reservations can be made online through the NALF website.

National Western Stock Show Limousin Dates: Jan. 10-14, 2016 Jr. Show: Jan. 12 • National Sale: Jan. 12 Open Show: Jan. 13 • Yard Show: Jan. 14

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By Dean Summerbell

his autumn has been busy thus far. September marked the beginning of the fall sale season and travels for HLA have taken us to five states to cover sales, meetings, and show events. There were three sales, a

junior show and the American Royal in October. November has activities every weekend. It is great to be busy in the Limousin business. It seems as though every year cattlemen face new challenges, some beneficial and

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some not. This year is no exception. The opening of the import market bringing foreign beef into America has had an impact on market prices. World fluctuation on economies and money markets have had another impact on exports. Our supply of beef has risen, though it remains to be seen how much and the price of all agricultural products has dropped. With all of that, the feeder calf market, although off from last year’s record prices, still produces a reasonable profit for the producers. The increased demand for higher yield and less fat by packers looks promising for users of Limousin genetics. Meetings were held in South Dakota concerning the new alliance with Tyson Fresh Meats concerning new opportunities for value-added programs involving the use of Limousin genetics in the Tyson natural beef brands. The front page article of the Heart Beat has more general information on the program. For those producers interested in the value-added natural program and doing the paper work to qualify for the various levels, the additional premiums could be critical for profitability in a down market. The Heartland Board of Directors have agreed to host the NALJA summer show at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Grand Island the first week of July

in 2017. Lots of work lies ahead for the Heartland states in the area of raising funds and providing workers to insure a successful event. The Heartland has asked Brenda Anderson of Garner, Iowa, to coordinate the event. We look forward to working with NALF and the NALJA advisory council to provide a safe and successful event. We wish Weston Geppert good luck as he moves on to his new endeavors and welcome Andy Rest as the Limousin World Regional Manager. Many of us remember Andy from his previous work with NALF and look forward to his service to the Limousin breed. Finally, Beverly and I want to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas. We look forward to seeing many of you at the National Western Stock Show in Denver this coming January. It is a great way to begin the New Year in Denver. Heartland will again be providing help hosting the NALF hospitality tent located in the herd-sire alley across from the stock yards pen and carload arena. We are also looking forward to cruising to Alaska in July of 2016. Be sure and contact Beverly if you are interested in cruising the inland channel with stops in Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan.

Andy Rest Joins NALF Team

The North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) is pleased to announce the hiring of Andy Rest, Billings, Montana, as a regional manager. Rest will cover a territory of the Midwest and western U.S., including Oklahoma and Missouri, Kansas on special assignment, as well as western Canada. Rest, a native of Illinois, holds a degree in agriculture journalism from Colorado State University. After graduation, Rest joined the team that began the Limousin World publication, where he worked for 18 years. In 2002 he accepted a position as a regional manager for the American Angus Association. Since 2014, he has owned his own business, Rest Livestock Services, providing sales service at leading cattle and horse sales in Montana, Wyoming and Canada. In addition, he provided marketing assistance for the American International Charolais Association in the western United States. “We are pleased to welcome Andy back to NALF and Limousin World. His marketing experience and industry knowledge make him a great asset to members and stakeholders of the Limousin breed,” said Mark Anderson, NALF executive director. Rest began his duties October 1. He can be reached at (406) 670-5678 or by e-mail at andy@nalf.org.

Mission Statement of the Heartland Limousin Association The purpose for which the HLA is organized is to serve as a service organization designed to promote and further enhance the Limousin breed of cattle in the eight state area comprised of IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD and WI. The goals for the Association shall include promotion, strengthening state and junior associations within the region; development of a regional publication; improvement of communication and a unified attitude of breeders; to provide market information and expertise; to serve as a coordinator of events between the Association and the industry; to increase breeder involvement; and to strengthen ties between the NALF and the Heartland Limousin Association.

Wisconsin News…

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Limousin Breeders Exhibit at World Beef Expo Julia Weaber exhibited her 2/2/15 Lim-Flex bull KJAW Yaxis 001C and was selected as the grand champion. JUNIOR SHOW

U NDER the H BIG TOP November 7, 2015 5 p.m. • Nevada, Missouri

Dru Uden of Franklin, NE, and Kirk Stierwalt of Leedey, Oklahoma, evaluated the cattle in the junior show. Anna Radcliff of Edridge, Iowa, was named grand champion with her purebred female SL Suki’s Belle of the Ball, a 3/20/14 daughter of MAGS Y So Tangled. Elizabeth Fleming took the reserve grand champion banner.

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H LOT 20

Spring Creeks Cattle Co. of Wauzeka, WI, exhibited the reserve grand champion with Sprng Crks Bambi 4085B, a 3/26/14 daughter of Wulfs Warrior 9302W. Boot Jack Cattle Co. of Clear Lake, Wisconsin, exhibited the grand champion bull. LIM-FLEX SHOW Julia Weaber of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, won the grand champion title with RCKN Braelynn, an 11/26/14 Lim-Flex female. The reserve grand champion was CLJM Zonket 338B, a 4/21/14 LimFlex female exhibited by Makayla Massey of London, KY.

DOUBLE A LAND & CATTLE

LOT 42

LOT 44

H LOT 26

LOT 5

Lily Mitchell of Wauzeka, WI, exhibited the grand champion Lim-Flex female, Sprng Crks Cali 505C. LOT 2

LOT 34 LOT 19

The reserve grand champion was shown by Jen Pulk, LJL Cattle Co. of Glenwood City, Wisconsin.

Blake Mitchell Wins “Rate of Gain” at Fair Blake Mitchell, 9-year-old son of Shelby and Matt Mitchell of Boscobel, Wisconsin, showed cattle at the Crawford County Fair on August 28. He won the “rate of gain” in his market class with his heavy-weight steer. The rate of gain was 3.21 per day. Blake also won the showmanship competition. Congratulations! Congratulations Lily Congratulations to Lily Mitchell, daughter of Bart and Amy Mitchell of Boscobel for having a very successful day at the World Beef Expo in West Allis, Wisconsin. Lily won the judging contest, speech contest, essay contest and overall 8-10 year group at the World Beef Expo. The competition took place the weekend of September 25-27, 2015.

LOT 12

LOT 11

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he 23rd annual World Beef Expo was held the weekend of September 25-27, 2015, at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in West Allis. Limousin breeders and juniors took part in the open and junior shows as well as a variety of satellite competitions. OPEN PUREBRED SHOW Todd Herman of Lima, Ohio, and Matt Claeys of West Lafayette, Indiana, evaluated the cattle in the open shows. Elizbeth Fleming of Merrill, Michigan, took home the grand champion banner with her 3/12/15 purebred female, Chevelle 82C.

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By Bev Summerbell

he state fair Limousin Shows once again dominated our schedule from the middle of August until the middle of September. Each one is unique and has its own special “flavor.” Of course, you find the same things at each fair—corn dogs, mini donuts, rides, animals and a wide-assortment of people. I would like to share one interesting observation from each of the state fairs we attended this year. The Iowa State Fair in Des Moines was full of politicians. We decided to stay in the barn and avoid the crowd of reporters and photographers who followed them around the fair. They

did help to raise the attendance of the fair, which set a new record. Dean and I were part of the soldout crowd at the Alabama concert at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. It was fun to hear all the familiar songs. They may be getting older, but they still can sing and put on a great show! Dean scouted out the facilities at the Nebraska State Fair in preparation for the 2017 NALJA Show. The Heartland states will be hosting this annual event in Grand Island. Mark your calendar for July 3-8, 2017, for an “Escape to the Island.” The exhibitors and other Limousin enthusiasts were glad they were inside Juniors from Missouri took part in the NALJA Beef Cook-Off competition in Tulsa in July. Here is their recipe for a delicious breakfast treat.

watching the South Dakota State Fair Open Show in Huron Friday morning, September 4. It started raining during the show and by the time the storm was over, at least two inches had fallen. This was my 16th year working at the Minnesota State Fair Information Booth in St. Paul. One of the most interesting things happened on the last day, Labor Day. A family came to our booth and said that they had “lost grandma.” That didn’t seem too bad until they said that grandma was 100 and did not speak any English. The Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson is the last fair for us. We always enjoy this fair because we have time to walk around the fair after spending time in the barn and show ring. Of course, making a trip into the commercial buildings means you might leave some cash behind. Those sales pitches are irresistible.

I did receive a “title” at the Iowa, Missouri and Kansas State Fair Limousin Open Shows, I was the official “ribbon girl.” Well, “girl” might not exactly fit. Perhaps I should say, “Senior Queen.”

If you thought you saw a friendly face working the information booth at the Minnesota State Fair, you’d be right. This is the 16th year Beverly Summerbell has greeted and assisted people at the fair.

No Time ‘til Tulsa Time Breakfast Burritos 1 lb. ground Limousin beef

4 eggs, beaten

1 medium red bell pepper or 1 small Poblano pepper, chopped fine

2 tbs. water

1 small onion, chopped fine 2 tsp. chili powder 2 tsp. cumin

Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup shredded cheese Tortillas Optional: salsa, sour cream, guacamole

• Cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. • Add bell pepper, onion and seasonings. Cook until onions and pepper are tender. Remove and set aside. • Beat eggs and water, cook in skillet 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. • Add beef mixture and cheese to scrambled eggs, heat 1 minute. • Place mixture in center of tortillas and rolls. • Serve with salsa, sour cream, and/or guacamole; if desired.

Andrew Norris of Mountain Grove, MO, fell in love with a young heifer at the 2012 ALE sale. He and his family; Kim, Emily and Randy, came to the Heart of Missouri Sale in Lebanon October 11 and purchased cattle. Andrew has grown-up and he still likes Limousin cattle. Peterson family of Osceola, WI, enjoyed a day at the MN State Fair. Front row: Andy and Jenna; back row Ryan, Christine and Wayne.

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Get well wishes are sent to Debbie Edwards of Higginsville, Missouri. She had surgery at the beginning of October. We hope that she has a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with Roger Vorthmann’s sister, Lynette Steele of Anita, Iowa, as she undergoes treatment for cancer. Our sympathy is extended to Mary Bosch and her family of Indianola, Iowa. Her mother, Mildred Brown, passed away September 25, 2015. Our sympathy is also sent to Mike Pryor of Ramsey, Illinois, on the passing of his wife, Janet. Services were held for her October 2, 2015. Our

Vol. 23 • Issue 5 • Nov/Dec 2015 thoughts and prayers are with both of these families at this difficult time. Our sympathy is extended to the family of Paddy Ludwick of Lake Placid, Florida. She passed away September 23, 2015, due to a massive Heart attack. Services were held October 19 at the Viegut Funeral Home in Loveland, Colorado. Paddy and her husband, Ken were longtime Limousin breeders in Loveland. They were active in the Colorado Limousin Association, and Paddy was a member of the Heartland Limousin Association board of directors. She is survived by a son, David, and daughter, Sandy Steinruck, as well as many relatives and friends.

HLA Welcomes Kacey Rieger

The Heartland Limousin Association welcomes Kacey Rieger, a student at Fort Hays State University, who will write articles in the Limousin Heart Beat. Kacey is the daughter of Bill and Lori Rieger of Powhattan, Kansas. She is majoring in Animal Science; however, she has a strong interest in journalism, which is her minor. She is currently writing articles for the Tiger Media Network. Kacey’s family is involved in both livestock and grain farming, raising show pigs along with a cowcalf operation. Her career goals are to work in the area of livestock

communications. She hopes to go on to graduate school at either Kansas State University or Texas Tech University upon graduation from Fort Hays.

From Tiger To Successful Businessman Editor’s Note: This was published in The Dispatch, Fort Hayes State University Agriculture Department Newsletter. Written by Kacey Rieger.

This “future showman” enjoyed the beautiful day at Vorthmann’s Private Treaty Sale September 26. Eightmonth-old Billy Wendell Butler, grandson of Chet and Pat Butler and son of Stephanie of Lacona, IA, was all smiles at his first cattle sale.

Congratulations to Nick and Elizabeth (Peterson) Shope of Osceola, WI, on the birth of their son, Noah Camden. He was born July 27 weighing 8 lbs. 11 oz. and was 21.5 in. long.

Sail Away to Alaska T

he Heartland Limousin Association has booked a sevennight cruise on the Crown Princess, sailing from Seattle, Washington, July 23, 2016, to several ports in Alaska before returning to Seattle July 30. We invite anyone who might be interested to join us on this adventure to the “last frontier”. The ship sails on Saturday on its way through the Inside Passage. It makes stops in Juneau, where you can see the famous Mendenhall Glacier; the historic town of Skagway, and Ketchikan where you can observe all the interesting totem poles. In addition, the cruise also takes you past Glacier Bay and makes a stop in Victoria, British Columbia.

The rates for the cabins include all government taxes and port fees. The inside cabin are $1,318 or $1,348, depending on location on the ship. An ocean view cabin is $1,918, and a cabin with a balcony is $2,218. Contact Jerry S c h om m e r, Cruise Planners Inc. at (952) 997-7816 or (800) 291-9431 to book a cabin or for further information. The ship will hold our group block of rooms until six months prior to sailing. The deposit to hold your reservation is approximately 20% of the combined first and second person cost per cabin, and is refundable up to the time of final payment.

Kiley McKinna, a 2005 Agricultural Business graduate of Fort Hays State University, has made an impressive name for himself in the seedstock and marketing industry. Originally from a farm/ranch in southeast Saskatchewan, Canada, McKinna found his way to Hays after attending two years at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, Nebraska. While in Curtis, he successfully competed on the livestock judging team. “I was recruited by Dr. John Greathouse to be a part of the livestock judging team and that’s essentially why I chose to continue my education at Fort Hays State University,” McKinna said. While at FHSU, McKinna was also involved in the Block & Bridle Club, along with the livestock judging team. “Our team had a lot of success and I had quite a bit of individual success as well”. Following graduation, McKinna worked as a territory manager in the western half of the United States and Canada for the Limousin World, the official breed publication for the North American Limousin Foundation. MC Marketing Management was created after McKinna made the decision to start his own cattle marketing business. While working for the Limousin World, he had been expanding sales throughout his territory and establishing business relationships with breeders across the country. “The time was right in my life professionally. After nine years of learning and understanding both the

seedstock and marketing business, it was a natural transition into what I am doing now.” MC Marketing Management is based out of South Dakota and is committed to their clients. It provides a sound start to anyone wanting to build their seedstock herd into something much more. Whether organizing sales or day-to-day marketing needs, McKinna is there to provide them all for his clients. McKinna credits his time at the Limousin World to helping him start his own business. “Starting your own business isn’t always easy. It takes lots of patience and the understanding of the market your business will be serving.” “For students who will be graduating soon I recommend staying true to your strengths and diligently foster relationships that you have the ability to meet through Fort Hays State University and the industry you are going into.”

Kiley McKinna looking over the private treaty offering at the Vorthmann private treaty sale near Treynor, IA.

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Iowa News…

Mark Your Calendars for November 21, 2015

Thank You

We want to thank Lowell Herman for preparing the cheesy potatoes and baked beans for the meal that was served in the Limousin aisle in the barn the night before the Iowa State Fair Open Limousin Show. We also thank Roger Vorthmann, Bob Bosch, Tom Doyle and Jason Boyer who grilled the steaks. We appreciate the Walrod family for making the homemade ice cream to go with the delicious desserts provided by the ILA members. Thank you!

he Iowa Limousin Association 587-2198 or e-mail to ganderson@ (ILA) will hold their annual comm1net.net to let them know what meeting, banquet and benefit you are bringing for the auction. The auction at the Cattlemen’s Building money raised goes to support the ILA in Ames. This is where the meeting and IJLA programs throughout the year. has been for several years, with the exception of last year when the members visited two farms prior to their meeting. The day will begin with a meeting of the ILA board of directors followed by a meeting for the general membership and juniors. The social hour will start at 5:30 p.m. followed by the meal, awards program and benefit auction. IILA Board members Bob Bosch, Roger Vorthmann, Call or e-mail Grant or Brenda Jason Boyer, and Tom Doyle grill steaks for the annual Anderson, secretary/treasurer, at (641) Iowa Limousin supper at the fair.

Congratulations Juniors

Members of the Iowa Junior Limousin Association took part in the Iowa State Fair 4-H and FFA shows. Congratulations to all who participated and to the champion and reserve champion winners. In the 4-H Market Beef competition, Hannah

Al-Mazroa of Peru took top honors and Carson Walrod of Moorland exhibited the reserve champion. Jamie Smith of New Virginia showed the champion Breeding Beef Heifer and Emily Puck of Muscatine was selected reserve champion. In the FFA Show, Anna Radcliff of Edridge exhibited the champion heifer, and Kaitlyn Boyer of Osceola had the reserve champion. Landon Josten of Forest City exhibited the reserve champion all-other breeds bull.

Wanted: Expo Entries

Now is the time to start thinking about your consignments for the Iowa Beef Expo Limousin sale. The deadline to send in entries for your Limousin and Lim-Flex bulls, open and bred females is December 10, 2015. The Limousin sale at the Expo is Wednesday, February 17, 2016. For more information, contact Ann Vorthmann at (402)981-1093 or send an e-mail to ann-roger@ cattleplanet.com.

Australians Tour Venner Family Limousin Farm A tour group from the Hurlstone Agricultural School in Hurlstone, Australia, approximately one hour south of Sydney, toured Iowa Agricultural industries on a 16-day educational project in late August and

September. The 260-acre campus is one of a few schools where agricultural studies are mandatory for the 900 students enrolled at Hurlstone. The school maintains a 110-head dairy and a small beef herd plus hogs,

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goats, and poultry. One of the stops lunch provided by Jim and Becky for the 25 visitors which included 13 Venner before travelling to the Trans students ages 14-17 was the farm of Ova operations near Sioux Center. Jim and Becky Venner of Breda, IA, August 29, 2015. The group was familiar with Limousin cattle because the school has a few Limousin among the approximately 20 head of beef cattle. The school uses an artificial insemination program, including American There were 25 Australian visitors who spent time and Canadian Limousin looking at Limousin cattle at Jim and Becky Venner bulls to enhance their Farm as a part of their 16-day tour of Iowa the last week of August. performance EPDs. The Venners explained their operation and allowed them to walk through their herd and ask questions. Five inches of rain the day before hampered the pasture walks, but the Venners brought a sizeable number of their cows into a drylot for the group to Jim Venner explained his operation to the see. The group ate a hardy Australian students.

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Five inches of rain at the Venner Farm near Breda, IA hampered the pasture walk and restricted the Australians to looking at Limousin cattle in the barn lot.

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Iowa State Fair Limousin Show Draws Exhibitors From Four States

xhibitors from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Missouri traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, for the annual State Fair Open Limousin Show August 17, 2015. They exhibited 64 head of cattle before judge Shane Lindsey of Prairie City, IA.

PUREBRED & LIM-FLEX FEMALE SHOWS

of JBV Expedition 205Z exhibited by Venner Family Limousin of Breda, IA. Division III champion—SL Ballroom Blitz, a 6/2/14 daughter of SL Straight Jacket exhibited by Straight Limousin of Logan, IA. Division III reserve champion— ROMN Brown Eyed Girl, a 5/2/14 daughter of DHVO Trey 133R exhibited by Sam Callahan of Centerview, MO. Division IV reserve champion—SL Suki’s Black Roses, a 3/14/14 daughter of MAGS Y So Tangled exhibited by Straight Limousin. Champion cow-calf—RMKR Athena 324A, a 3/19/13 daughter of Mr. Tom 711T exhibited by Justin Gillette of Indianola, IA.

PUREBRED & LIM-FLEX BULL SHOWS

The grand champion and Division IV champion purebred Limousin bull was SL Black Chrome, a 3/22/14 son of MAGS Y So Tangled exhibited by Straight Limousin of Logan, IA. He was also the champion Iowa Limousin Bull.

Lindsey selected Ashley’s Blossum 650B exhibited by Ashley McKenny of Darlington, MO, as the grand champion purebred female. The 11/11/14 daughter of Red Dirt Naskar 503Z was the Division II champion.

Division Winners in the Purebred Female Show were: Division II reserve champion—JBV Girl Crush 422B, a 9/13/14 daughter

Reserve grand champion honors in the Lim-Flex female show went to VL Bombshell 402B, a 1/11/14 daughter of EF Xcessive Force exhibited by Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE.

In Memoriam Mildred Brown, 94, of Boone, Iowa, passed away September 25, 2015. Services were held October 2 at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Boone. She grew up on a farm and attended school in Huxley, Iowa. She was married in 1949 and the family

The grand champion Lim-Flex bull was AUTO 561A, a 10/1/13 son of MAGS Y-Axis exhibited by Sam Callahan of Centerview, MO.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bull was SL Copper Head, a 2/2/15 son of EF Xcessive Force exhibited by Straight Limousin. The grand champion Lim-Flex female was RGMA Bombshell, a 5/10/14 daughter of EF Xcessive Force exhibited by Anderson Limousin of Garner, IA.

The reserve grand champion purebred female was SL Suki’s Belle Of The Ball, a 3/20/14 daughter of MAGS Y So Tangled exhibited by Anna Radcliff of Davenport, IA. This Division IV champion was also named Iowa Champion Female (bredand-born in Iowa).

moved to Boone in 1958. Mildred was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, baking, paying games and raising her family. Mildred is the mother of Mary (Bob) Bosch of Indianola, Iowa, and the great-grandmother of Justin and Jordan Gillette of Ames, Iowa. She is survived by four sons, two daughters, a brother and two sisters, 18 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

Venner Family Limousin of Breda, IA exhibited the reserve grand champion Limousin bull with JBV Troubadour 419B, an 8/31/14 son of Wulfs Xistance V638X. He was the Division III champion. Division Winners in the Purebred Bull Show were: Division I champion—Copper Tone, a 1/2/15 son of DLVL Xerox 023X exhibited by Justin Gillette. Division I reserve champion— HJAM Christoff, a 1/8/15 son of Wulfs Zane X2382 exhibited by Clanton Creek Cattle Co. of Peru, IA. Division II champion—KORC Blackjack, a 10/2/14 son of Wulfs Xistance V638X exhibited by Korynn Clason. Division II reserve champion— DLMC Boulevard 785B, an 11/17/14 son of ROMN Y-Not 104Y exhibited by Lura Limousin of Delavan, MN. Division III reserve champion—LG Bam Bam, a 5/15/14 son of Beaver Brook 639Z exhibited by Lost Grove Cattle Co. of Eldridge, IA. Division IV reserve champion— SHSK Benton 401B, a 1/6/14 son of MAGS Xyloid exhibited by Vorthmann Limousin of Treynor, IA.

In the group classes, the Produce of Dam went to Straight Limousin with SL Suki, the Junior Get-of-Sire went to Lura Limousin with ROMN Y Not, and the Breeder’s Best Five Head went to Straight Limousin.

Congratulations to Vorthmann Limousin of Treynor, IA, who received the 2015 State Fair Limousin Herdmanship award.

Lowell Hermon of Carlisle, IA, had an unexpected cheering section at the Iowa State Fair Limousin show in Des Moines.

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Kansas News…

KLBA to Host “Beef Profits on the Prairie”

ark your calendars for Saturday, November 14, 2015. Members of the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association are hosting “Beef Profits on the Prairie”, an event for beef producers from across the state of Kansas. This informative program will be held at the Stout Center in Manhattan. The social hour will start at 2:30 p.m. with the program to begin at 4:00 p.m.

The program will consist of several speakers including a representative from the Kansas Livestock Association, KSU Associate Professor/Extension Specialist Dr. Bob Weaber, Frank Padilla, Director of Marketing for the North American Limousin Foundation; Dean Summerbell, Executive Secretary of the Heartland Limousin Association; a member of the KLA, members of the agricultural business community,

and cattle breeders who will explain their farm/ranch operation as well as advantages of using Limousin genetics in their beef herd. Dr. Weaber has done extensive research into breeding and genetics that will help cattle producers improve their herd. He will explain how producers can use certain genetic selection tools, by selecting animals with certain genetic traits, thus helping cattle producers improve meat production and animal health. Frank Padilla has a diversified background in all aspects of the beef industry. He has worked with seedstock breeders, commercial producers and feed yard managers helping them promote their product.

There will be refreshments throughout the day and a supper sponsored by Randy and Nancy Corns of Super C Limousin, Altoona. Door prizes will be given out including a Crystalyx tub donated by Chris Campbell of Tongonaxie. There will also be a silent auction. A block of rooms at the rate of $85 plus tax have been reserved at the Best Western Manhattan Inn, 601 Poyntz Avenue.The number for making reservations is (785) 537-8300, ask for the KLBA block. For more information, contact Clay Schilling, KLBA president, at 785/694-4589. Information will also be posted on the KLBA website: www.kansaslimousin.org.

Kansas State Fair Selects Limousin Champions

he Kansas State Fair Limousin Show took place September 19, 2015, in Hutchinson. Cooler temperatures greeted fair goers and Limousin enthusiasts who came to watch the show. Breeders from Kansas and Missouri brought 30 head of Limousin and Lim-Flex females and bulls for Judge Doug Satree of Montague, Texas, to evaluate.

FEMALE SHOWS

The grand champion Limousin female was SCRN Blaire, a 12/12/14 daughter of Schilling’s Yannis exhibited by Super C Limousin of Altoona, KS. She was the senior calf champion.

Junior yearling reserve champion— Schilling’s Beautification, a 2/8/14 daughter of DHVO Deuce 132R exhibited by Super C Limousin.

Reserve grand champion honors in the female show and junior yearling champion went to Schilling’s Broadway, a 4/1/14 daughter of DHVO Deuce 132R, also exhibited by Super C Limousin. Division Winners in the Purebred Female Show were: Junior heifer calf champion— Schilling’s Chocolate Chip, a 3/21/15 daughter of DHVO Deuce 132R exhibited by Schilling Cattle of Edson, Kansas. Senior heifer calf reserve champion—SCRN Brylee 124B, a 10/20/14 daughter of Schilling’s Yannis exhibited by Super C Limousin.

Congratulations Kansas Juniors

Congratulations to the members of the Kansas Junior Limousin Breeders Association for their participation in the Kansas State 4-H show. They did a great job representing the association. Ashlee Corn of Altoona exhibited the grand champion purebred female in the 4-H show and Tanner Walden of Tonganoxie took the reserve grand champion honors. Garrett Walden’s Lim-Flex female was selected as the grand champion and Ashlee Corns took the reserve grand champion banner. Luke Prill exhibited the grand champion bred-and-owned Lim-Flex female and McKenna Richardson of Eureka was named reserved grand champion with her bred-and-owned Lim-Flex female. In the Showmanship competition, Tanner Walden was third overall in the senior division. McKenna Richardson was the reserve champion in the junior division, and Garrett Walden was fifth overall in the junior competition. Chase Ratliff of Westphalia took home the Reserve Supreme Market Beef title. Ashlee Corns received the Ron and Carolyn Holland Scholarship from the Kansas Limousin Breeders Association.

3/24/15 daughter of DALT Absolute Anarclay exhibited by Double A Land & Cattle. Junior yearling reserve champion—Schilling’s Best of Roses, a 3/5/14 daughter of SLGN Yard Master exhibited by Erin Bayless of Wakarusa, Kansas.

BULL SHOWS

The grand champion Lim-Flex female and junior yearling champion was CALO Lay Lady Lay, a 9/25/14 daughter of CALO Brickyard exhibited by Morgan Compton of Sheldon, MO. Judge Satree selected SCAS Batman 771B, an 11/20/14 son of Schilling’s Yannis exhibited by Super C, as the grand champion Limousin bull. He was the senior bull calf champion.

The reserve grand champion LimFlex female was ECC Promise Me 3E01, a 9/8/13 daughter of BC Bad Romance 612X exhibited by Maycee Ratliff of Westphalia, KS. She was the senior champion. Division Winners in the Lim-Flex Female Show were: Junior heifer calf champion— DALT Cartwheel 338C, a 3/21/15 daughter of DALT Absolute Anarclay exhibited by Double A Land & Cattle of Nevada, Missouri. Junior heifer calf reserve champion—DALT Ceres 341C, a

Jordan Dye of Paola, KS exhibited the reserve grand champion Limousin bull and champion Yearling bull with JDYE Bazinga, a 2/21/14 son of JYDE X Factor.

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The grand champion Lim-Flex bull and the champion yearling was Schilling’s Blue Moon, a 3/3/14 son of MAGS Y So Tangled exhibited by Schilling Cattle of Edson, KS.

The reserve grand champion and senior bull calf Lim-Flex bull was SCAS Bam Bam 206B, a 10/15/14 son of SCAS Sir Encore exhibited by Super C Limousin.

Division Winners in the Lim-Flex Bull Show were: Junior bull calf champion— Schilling’s Civil War, a 3/9/15 son of SLGN Yardmaster exhibited by Schilling Cattle. Junior bull calf reserve champion—JDYE Chimichanga, a 2/26/15 son of JDYE X Factor exhibited by Jordan Dye. Senior bull calf reserve champion— DALT Brilliant Disguise, a 9/10/14 son of MAGS Xyloid exhibited by Double A Land & Cattle.

Following the open show, the Kansas Limousin Association sponsored a pizza dinner for the exhibitors and Limousin show attendees.

Grandpa Gary Shrag and granddaughter, Ashley, enjoy time together at the Kansas State Fair Limousin show in Hutchinson.

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The Kansas State Fair champion Limousin lineup.

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RMKR Bull Whip

owned by Hannah Al-Mazroa Champion Lilmousin Steer, 2015 Iowa State Fair

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Nebraska News… Thank You

Thanks to everyone who helped support the Nebraska Limousin Association with your presence at the Nebraska State Fair show in Grand Island. We enjoyed the doughnuts, juice and coffee that was provided before the show. It was great to see so many breeders support the show with your presence in the ring and in the stands!

Congratulations Juniors

We want to congratulate the Nebraska Junior Limousin exhibitors

who took part in the state fair FFA competition. Korynn Clason of Southern Valley FFA had the reserve grand champion bull, showing in the AOB class. She also showed a Market Beef (feeder heifer) in the medium weight and took part in the showmanship competition.

Husker Harvest Days

Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island had another successful run this year with large crowds each day. The weather cooperated and although it

was a bit windy, the sun was shining. Charlie, Nancy and Dan Hunt had a booth and cattle on display. This was their 30th straight year taking part in this event.

Cattlemen’s Classic Deadline

The deadline for sending entries for the 25th Annual Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney is December 1, 2015. The show and sale will take place Friday, February 19, 2016, at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney. All entries will be taken online, go to the NCC website at www. cattlemens.org to obtain the form. For further information, contact

Ronette Bush-Heinrich at rkbush@ frontiernet.net or call (308) 627-6385.

2017 NALJA Show

The Heartland Limousin Association will be hosting the 2017 National Junior Limousin Show & Congress at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Grand Island the first week of July. This will be an exciting time for all members in the Heartland. We will be starting our fundraising and forming committees soon. Watch for more details in upcoming Heart Beats. Plan to join us in Nebraska as we “Escape to the Island.”

Quality Runs Deep at Nebraska State Fair

he Nebraska State Fair Open Limousin Show was held in Grand Island September 2, 2015, at the state fairgrounds. Breeders from Nebraska, Colorado and Iowa exhibited several champion and reserve champions from the NJLS&C show before Judge Allan Miller of Gridley, Illinois. A large crowd of Nebraska seedstock and commercial producers were in attendance to watch the 24-head show.

FEMALE SHOWS

Miller named VL Bombshell as the grand campion and Division IV champion female. The 1/11/14 daughter of EF Xcessive Force was exhibited by Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE.

Reserve grand champion and Division II champion was AUTO Indiana, an 11/1/14 daughter of AUTO Cruze 132X exhibited by Caitlyn Ochsner of Kersey, CO.

Division IV reserve champion— ALYN Bacardi Black, a 2/21/14 daughter of EF Xcessive Force exhibited by Ashlyn Ochsner of Kersey, Colorado. Division V champion cow-calf— JKTW Zexy 304Z, a 12/1/12 daughter of ENGD Artillery 5311A exhibited by Watts Limousin of Fairfield, Nebraska. The grand champion Nebraska female (bred and born in Nebraska) was Cottage Lake Cover Girl, a 3/2/15 daughter of EF Xcessive Force exhibited by Boss Cattle Co. of Chappell, NE. She was also the Division I champion.

BULL SHOWS

The Nebraska champion bull and Division II reserve champion was KORC Blackjack, a 10/2/14 son of Wulfs Xistance V638X exhibited by Koryn Clason.

The grand champion bull and Division II champion was ALYN Big Shot, a 9/17/14 son of Connealy Consensus exhibited by Ashlyn Ochsner. Amos Limousin exhibited the Nebraska reserve champion bull with JAMO Polled Bolt 505C, a 2/14/15 son of DHVO Deuce 132R. He was the Division I reserve champion.

The reserve grand champion Nebraska female was JAMO Pld Honey Bee 50, a 2/12/15 daughter of EF Xcessive Force exhibited by Amos Limousin of Stapleton, NE. Division Winners in the Female Show were: Division I reserve champion—SL Cool Angel, a 1/30/15 daughter of MAGS Xyloid exhibited by Straight Limousin of Logan, Iowa. Division II reserve champion— CAIT Bella, a 9/1/14 daughter of EF Xcessive Force exhibited by Caitlyn Ochsner. Division II champion—SL Ballroom Blitz, a 6/2/14 daughter of SL Straight Jacket exhibited by Straight Limousin.

Straight Limousin exhibited the reserve grand champion bull with SL Black Chrome, a 3/22/14 son of MAGS Y So Tangled. He was the Division IV champion.

Division Winners in the Bull Show were: Division I champion—SL Copper Head Road, a 2/2/15 son of EF Xcessive Force exhibited by Straight Limousin. Division II champion—ALYN Big Shot, a 9/17/14 son of Connealy Consensus exhibited by Ashlyn Ochsner. In the group classes, Caitlyn Ochsner won the Best Pair of Heifers, Straight Limousin won the Produce of Dam and Breeder’s Best Five Head titles.

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Fullblood Limousin Alliance News Members of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance (FLA) met October 2, 2015, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. A variety of topics were discussed including a future sale and show, advertising and nominations for new officers. Ken Ragsdell of Rolla, Missouri, is heading up the advertising committee. Anyone who has ideas concerning future advertising should contact him at kenneth@ragsdell.com. The association is planning an online sale in the spring. More details will be discussed at the next FLA meeting, which will take place in Harrison, Arkansas, January 23, 2016, (January 30 is the alternative date if there is inclement weather). Also on the agenda for the next meeting will be a discussion on the

place and date for the 2016 National FLA Show. If you are interested in sponsoring the show, there are three levels of sponsorships; gold, silver and bronze. Thanks to everyone who donated and/or purchased items at the silent auction that was held the day of The Foundation Sale, more than $1,200 was raised for the junior association. Acting officers and directors for 2015 are: Billy White, OK, president; Randy McCutcheon, Arkansas, vice president; Kim Kosmicke, Missouri, secretary; Joe Latendresse, Oklahoma, treasurer; and directors Ron Garrison, Missouri; Rhonda Withers, Oklahoma; Betty Anglani, Missouri; Ty Heavin, Missouri; Rod Carver, Oklahoma; and Ken Ragsdell, Missouri.

Members of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance met in Bowling Green, KY, October 2.

The SOURCE is Coming T

he SOURCE, an avenue for advertising your cattle operation or herd sires, will be included with the January/February Heart Beat. The article in the September/October Heart Beat said the SOURCE would be coming out in November. This was an error. We hope you take advantage of this great opportunity and advertise in the SOURCE. The deadline to submit ads to Mary (maryrquigley@gmail. com) is November 15, 2015. It’s our goal to have a large number of breeders, commercial cattlemen and businesses participate in this advertising venue. Advertising rates have been discounted for the SOURCE and we hope you will take advantage of this super deal to advertise your operation or business. The SOURCE will be distributed to everyone on the Heart Beat mailing list, approximately 5,000 readers, and will also be set out on the Heartland display table at Limousin events. The rates for the SOURCE are: ¼ page - $150, ½ page - $250, and a full page ad - $450. These ads are all printed in full color at no extra charge. For more information, contact Dean Summerbell, Executive Secretary of the Heartland Limousin Association, at (612) 963-3799 or bjsummerbell@ gmail.com. You can also talk to any Heartland Limousin Association board member to place an ad. Mary Quigley, production manager for the Heart Beat, will help with the design/layout of ads or you can send the ad camera ready. She can be reached by calling (405) 260-3775 office or (405) 706-6279 cell or e-mail maryrquigley@gmail.com. Watch for the SOURCE in the January/February Heart Beat.

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South Dakota News… Winter Show Deadlines

he deadlines for the Black Hills Stock Show and Sale in Rapid City and the Sioux Empire Farm Show in Sioux Falls are November 15, 2016. The Sioux Empire Farm Show, held at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, is continuing a long tradition of holding sales and shows. The Red Carpet Show and Sale for the Limousin breed will take place Thursday, January 28, 2016. Contact John Bruner, Limousin representative, for more information about this event.

The Black Hills Stock Show, held at the Rapid City Convention Center, will be held Friday, February 5, 2016. The show will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the sale will follow at 1:00 p.m. Members of the South Dakota Limousin Association, friends, family and other Limousin enthusiasts will gather the night before the show and sale, Thursday, February 4, 2016 for their annual meeting, banquet, and benefit

Erica Peterson Receives AHA Award

Erica Peterson of Pukwana, SD received the American Hospital Association (AHA) award, a grassroots award given annually to a person from every state. The award recognizes those hospital leaders who most effectively educate elected officials on how major issues affect the hospital’s vital role in the community, do an exemplary job in broadening the base of community support for the hospital and are tireless advocates for hospitals and their patients. Congratulations, Erica, on your prestigious award.

auction. The festivities will take place at the Ramkota Hotel. For further information, contact Chisum Peterson about the Black Hills Stock Show and Sale.

Thank You

Thanks to everyone who attended the South Dakota State Fair Limousin Open Show, Junior Special Show, and the picnic Friday, September 4, 2015. Members of the SD Limousin Association grilled hamburgers for the lunch following the state fair shows. We appreciate the generosity of John Bruner of Dakota Natural Beef, Winfred, South Dakota, for supplying the hamburger. We also thank the members who brought other items

to share for the picnic. It was a great way to end the day!

Congratulations Juniors

Members of the South Dakota Junior Limousin Association exhibited cattle throughout the year, accumulating points at various sanctioned shows. At the end of the year, points are totaled and the results are given. In the Market Beef contest, Tate Bergh of Florence had the highest number of points for the year.

New Opportunity for Limousin Steers in South Dakota The South Dakota Limousin Association (SDLA) is opening state junior Limousin shows to Limousinsired commercial steers. Entry qualifications to show states that all steers that qualify under NALJA rules and are sired by a 75% Limousin bull or group of bulls will be eligible to show. If a SDLA member brings a

challenge to parentage, the SDLA board will DNA test prior to payout of premiums. These rules will be proposed to the 4-H board. The rules for heifer shows remain the same. Details are pending for carcass awards to be based on ultrasound at the South Dakota State Fair.

Glenn Treftz of Wetonka retired from the South Dakota Limousin Board of Directors on September 4 after 11 years on the board. The South Dakota Limousin Association thanked Glenn for his service.

North Dakota Stockman’s Assn. Tour Visits Potter Livestock

Curt Wieczorek (pictured) and his wife, Leanne, of Mount Vernon hosted the NALF meeting in Mitchell.

The South Dakota Limousin Board of Directors: Warren Symens of Amherst, Glenn Treftz of Wetonka, Matt Bruner of Bruce, Mike Ludens of Viborg and Jay Langdeau of Ft. Pierre.

Potter Livestock of Braddock, North Dakota, was one of the stops on the North Dakota Stockman’s Association All-Breed Cattle Tour October 2, 2015. More than100 people were on the tour and they enjoyed viewing the cattle on the ranch. There were a total of nine stops on the tour. Roger, Donna and Ross Potter hosted the group, gave an overview of their program, and showcased their cattle. Potter Livestock is a satellite

herd for Wulf Cattle, and many of the bulls will be featured in the Wulf sale April 1, 2016, in Morris, Minnesota. There was renewed interest in using Limousin genetics by producers who appreciated the improvement of Limousin, especially in the area of docility. The opportunity to showcase Limousin to a large group of producers is a great way to increase the use of Limousin genetics in the commercial industry.

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South Dakota State Fair Draws Exhibitors from Three States

xhibitors from South Dakota, Illinois, and Missouri, paraded 26 head of Purebred Limousin and LimFlex bulls and females before Judge Lydell Maier of Clinton, Tennessee, at the 2015 South Dakota State Fair Open Show on September 2, 2015 in Huron. A good crowd of seedstock and commercial producers alike braved a severe thunderstorm prior to the early morning show.

FEMALE SHOWS

Maier selected the cow-calf pair exhibited by Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD, as the grand champion and Division V champion purebred female. LLJB Adalida, a 3/24/13 daughter of MAGS Xyloid, showed with her 6/5/15 bull by MAGS Xukalani.

The reserve grand champion purebred female was L7 Breezy 413B, a 4/3/14 daughter of Wulfs Xcellsior X52X exhibited by Delaney Peterson of Chamberlain, SD. She was also the Division IV champion. Division Winners in the Purebred Female Show were: Division I champion—L7 Candy Cane 512C, a 3/23/15 daughter of Wulfs Xcellsior exhibited by Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin of Chamberlain, SD. Division I reserve champion—LFLC Candie 111C, a 4/10/15 daughter of Wulfs Ziplock N9222 exhibited by Ludens Family Limousin of Viborg, SD. Division IV reserve champion—FC Beloved Angel, a 3/8/14 daughter of

CJSL Windfall exhibited by Fosdick Cattle of Chenoa, IL.

In the Lim-Flex show, the grand champion female and Division II champion was CALO Lay Lady Lay 973B, a 9/25/14 daughter of CALO Brickyard exhibited by Morgan Compton of Sheldon, MO.

The reserve grand champion LimFlex female was PSRF Bea Ready 451, a 5/2/14 daughter of CALO Brickyard 902W exhibited by Fosdick Cattle of Chenoa, IL. She was the Division III champion. Division Winners in the Lim-Flex Female Show were: Division I champion—DALT Cartwheel 338C, a 3/21/15 daughter of DALT Absolute Anarchy exhibited by Double A Land & Cattle of Nevada, MO. Division I reserve champion— DALT Candlelight 340C, a 3/22/15 daughter of DALT Absolute Anarchy exhibited by Double A Land & Cattle. Division II reserve champion— DALT Bring It On 971B, a 9/11/14 daughter of AUTO Cruze exhibited by Double A Land & Cattle. Division IV champion—L7 Bandita 431B, a 3/3/14 daughter of SAV Brilliance 8077 exhibited by Delaney Peterson. Division IV reserve champion— ANLZ Miss Baylor 53B, a 3/11/14 daughter of EF Zooter 463Z exhibited by Nolz Limousin of Mitchell, SD. Division V champion—JLX Alexa, a 10/14/13 daughter of Wulfs US Army General exhibited by JLX Limousin of Elk Point, SD.

BULL SHOWS

Division III reserve champion— SYES Backfield 315B, a 5/18/14 son of Mr. SYES Tracker 923U exhibited by Symens Brothers Limousin. Division IV champion—Mr. JDJL Zeppelin 241B, a 4/13/14 son of Master Brun 2334Z exhibited by DeRungs Limousin of Ramona, SD.

The grand champion and Division I champion purebred bull was L7 Cool Caddy 5031C, a 3/28/15 son of L7 Zero Hour exhibited by Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin of Pukwana, SD. The grand champion Lim-Flex bull was DALT Brilliant Disquise 980, a 9/10/14 son of MAGS Xyloid exhibited by Double A Land & Cattle. He was the Division II champion.

Reserve grand champion honors in the bull show went to SYES Background 215B, a 5/7/14 son of Wulfs Xclusive 2458B exhibited by Symens Brothers Limousin of Amherst, SD. He was also the Division III champion. Division Winners in the Purebred Bull Show were: Division I reserve champion— KNLZ Chester 14C, a 3/22/15 daughter of L7 1033Y exhibited by Nolz Limousin.

The reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bull and the Division I champion was CNLZ Louis 68C, a 2/10/15 son of MAGS Xukalani exhibited by Courtney Buck of Mitchell, SD.

“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer? Do you know the answers to these questions? 1.) Do you recognize this family in their younger days? 2.) What year was this taken and who is in the photo? 3.) What roles have they played in the Limousin breed? See answers on page 20.

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Junior Special Show Held at South Dakota State Fair

he South Dakota Limousin Association sponsored the “Junior Special” Limousin Show following the Open Show at the state fair in Huron September 2, 2015. Jeff Jackson of Walnut Springs, Texas, judged the 14head event.

Reserve Lim-Flex female honors went to JLX Alexa, a 10/14/13 daughter of Wulfs Army General exhibited by Alexa Montagne.

Jackson selected Miss L7 Breezy 413B, a 4/3/14 daughter of Wulfs Xcellsior X252X exhibited by Delaney Peterson of Chamberlain, SD, as the grand champion purebred female. She was also the open show reserve grand champion.

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Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD, received reserve champion honors with her cow-calf pair, LLJB Adalida, a 3/26/13 daughter of MAGS Xyloid who showed with JLX Charisma, her 6/5/15 heifer by MAGS Xukalani. She was the grand champion purebred female in the open show.

Many new sires have been signed up since the directory was printed. Give Herman a call any time, he’s always happy to talk Limousin.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female was L7 Bandita 431B, a 3/3/14 daughter of SAV Brilliance exhibited by Delaney Peterson.

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Tate Bergh of Florence, SD, exhibited the champion steer with a 1,345-lb. son of BOJO.

Kayley Nolz of Mitchell, SD, exhibited the reserve champion steer sired by KNLZ Windsor 4B, weighing 1,235 lbs. Aubry Hartley of Henry, SD, exhibited the champion Limousin commercial steer.

A large crowd attended the SD State Fair Open and Junior Special Shows September 4, 2015.

Happy Holidays

In times of high cattle prices, it’s not uncommon for producers to want to capitalize on prices as quickly as possible. Producers are gearing up to cash in on their investment in producing and raising a healthy calf, but there are a few reasons to slow down. “Preconditioning calves is one way that a farm or ranch can really add value,” Chris Forcherio, beef research manager at Purina Animal Nutrition Center, says in a company news release. “The producer implementing a preconditioning program may receive

a higher premium, and no matter where the calf goes after that, the opportunity for improved health and performance should be adding value from that program.” Preconditioning, which commonly includes a vaccination, nutritional and management program to help calves through a stressful time frame, can be an investment, but it can be an investment with potentially bigger payoffs down the road. Reasons • Improved health: Weaning can be very stressful for calves. Stress may cause them to go off feed, become immunocompromised and more susceptible to disease, or even result in death.

“Calves that are preconditioned with an effective vaccination program and started on a highquality nutrition program may be better equipped to handle this period of stress,” says Forcherio. Research shows preconditioning calves may lead to a significant reduction in treatment costs, as much as $29.50 per head, as well as 3.1 percent lower mortality rate in comparison to nonpreconditioned calves. Investing in animal health with preconditioning can help cattle get through stressful times, with potentially less treatment cost and more calves down the road. • Additional weight gain and increased feed efficiency: Selling calves at a later date that have gone through a preconditioning program will have added weight versus calves that are sold at weaning. • Management premium: Despite the additional costs of vaccination and nutrition, research shows conservative preconditioning may capture $50 to $75 per head of additional value. When considering a preconditioning program, there are several management elements to keep in mind. Make sure preconditioned calves are acquainted with feed bunks and water troughs. In addition, calves should be offered a high-quality balanced diet with the appropriate amount of energy, protein, minerals and vitamins.

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Champions Selected at the Missouri State Fair Limousin Show

he Missouri State Fair Open Limousin Show took place Saturday, August 22, 2015, in Sedalia. Breeders from Missouri and Kansas brought 68 head of Purebred Limousin and Lim-Flex females and bulls to be evaluated by Judge Tyler Atwood of Lawrence, Kansas.

FEMALE SHOWS

Atwood selected CBAR Audi, an 11/15/13 daughter of MAGS Yuman, as the grand champion female exhibited by Wies Limousin of Wellsville, MO, and Colt Cunningham of Rose, OK. She was also the Division V champion.

The reserve grand champion female and Division V reserve champion was AUTO Usually Yours 290A, a 9/2/13 daughter of MAGS WL Usual Suspect exhibited by Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO.

exhibited by Morgan Compton of Sheldon, Missouri. Division III champion— ROMN Brown Eyed Girl, a 5/2/14 daughter of DHVO Trey 133R exhibited by Sam Callahan of Centerview, Missouri. Division III reserve champion— NAHV Britton, a 5/21/14 daughter of DHVO Deuce exhibited by Austin Hunt of Frohna, Missouri. Division IV champion—SEEE Breathless, a 2/3/14 daughter of Mytty In Focus exhibited by Mikah Edwards of New Bloomfield, Missouri. Division IV reserve champion— MAGS Beloved, a 1/19/14 daughter of MAGS Y-Axis exhibited by Dalton Edwards of Higginsville, Missouri. Champion cow/calf—ELCX Christy 260Z, a 9/4/12 daughter of MAGS Xyloid exhibited by Wies Limousin and Edwards Land & Cattle of Beulaville, North Carolina.

Division II reserve champion— AUTO Real Deal 150B, a 10/1/14 son of AUTO Cruze 132X exhibited by Pinegar Limousin. Division III champion—ELCX Draft Day 395B, a 5/21/14 son of MAGS Xyloid exhibited by Wies Limousin and Edwards Land & Cattle. Division IV champion—SEEE Believe in Me, a 4/25/14 son of MAGS Xylopolist exhibited by Scott Edwards of Higginsville, Missouri. Division IV reserve champion—EF Blunt Force 210B, a 1/27/14 son of EF Xcessive Force exhibited by Morgan Reed of Gilman City, Missouri. Division V reserve champion— WLR American Hustle, a 9/25/13 son

Gage Baker of Fulton, MO, had a bit of fun with his steer after he showed him at the Missouri State Fair.

Double A Wins Use of Trailer

ennis Alt and Cole Abele, of Double A Land & Cattle, Nevada, Missouri, won the use of a Wilson trailer for a year at the South Dakota State Fair. The exhibitors of each breed champion in Supreme Row take part in a poker game. The breeders of heifers and bulls compete against each other. Double A had the champion Limousin bull at the fair. They were a finalist and competed against the breeder of the champion Red Angus heifer. At the end of the year, they have the opportunity to purchase the trailer.

BULL SHOW

The grand champion bull was AUTO 561A, a 10/1/13 son of AUTO Y-Axis exhibited by Sam Callahan of Centerview, MO. This bull was also the Division V champion.

World War II Veteran Attends Missouri State Fair Limousin Show

ldridge Caple, age 96, a veteran of World War II and recipient of the Purple Heart, enjoyed watching family members exhibit cattle at the Missouri State

Division Winners in the Female Show were:

Division I champion—AUTO Catalina 200C, a 1/11/15 daughter of AUTO Cruze 132X exhibited by Ryleigh Morris of Ash Grove, Missouri. Division I reserve champion— AUTO Cocoa 209C a 1/26/15 daughter of EF Xcessive Force exhibited by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, Missouri. Division II champion—AUTO 7-Up 420B, a 10/1/14 daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B exhibited by Pinegar Limousin. Division II reserve champion— CALO Lay Lady Lay 973B, s 9/25/14 daughter of CALO Brickyard 902W

of MAGS Xukalani exhibited by Wies, Edwards Land & Cattle and Bella Star. The Produce of Dam and Breeder’s Best Five Head were exhibited by Pinegar Limousin.

Reserve grand champion and Division I winner in the bull show was AUTO Sure Deal 149B, a 9/2/14 son of AUTO Cruze 132X exhibited by Pinegar Limousin.

Division Winners in the Bull Show were:

Division I champion—RADB Cru, a 4/28/15 calf exhibited by Gage Baker of Fulton, Missouri.

Fair 4-H and FFA Shows Friday, August 21, 2015. He was very proud of his 10-year-old greatgrandson, Wyatt Seymour of Knob Knoster, Missouri, who took part in the 4-H show.

He enlisted in the army in the late 1930s and was a member of the horse cavalry at Fort Riley, Kansas. He was in the infantry, serving in Patton’s 3rd army in northern France near the German border. He served during the Battle of the Bulge and was a part of the effort to relieve the U.S. forces holding the Belgian town of Bastogne. As a disabled veteran, Eldridge was hired by the United States Post Office where he worked until retiring, serving as a rural mail carrier in the Buckner, Missouri, area near Independence. Eldridge lived most of his life in the Kansas City area, and now lives in Warrensburg, Missouri. We salute Eldridge and thank him for his service!

4-H and FFA Shows Held at Missouri State Fair

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Growing Bred Replacement Heifers

he Missouri State Fair 4-H and FFA shows were Friday, August 21, 2015, in Sedalia. The weather was perfect and a nice crowd of Limousin fans came to watch the shows and support the junior members. Cody Tebbenkamp of Columbia, Missouri, was the judge for both shows. Morgan Compton of Sheldon exhibited the reserve champion female with CALO Lay Lady Lay 973B, born 9/25/14.

The 4-H champion female was MAGS Applique, a 9/1/13 female exhibited by Drake Wood of Lee’s Summit. Morgan Reed of Gilman City exhibited the grand champion bull, EF Blunt Force 210B, born 1/27/14.

The reserve champion female was MECC Bottoms UP, a 10/23/14 female exhibited by Mikah Edwards of New Bloomfield. Jordan Mudd of Knob Knoster exhibited the reserve grand champion bull, Spartacus, born 9/28/14.

red replacement heifers that will calve in January and February need to continue to grow and maintain body condition, according to Glen Selk at Oklahoma State University Extension. Ideally, two-year-old heifers should be in a body condition score 6 at the time their first calf is born. This allows them the best opportunity to provide adequate

winter weather adds additional nutrient requirements. Wheat pasture (if adequate rainfall produces growth) can be used as a supplement for pregnant replacement heifers. Using wheat pasture judiciously makes sense for pregnant heifers for two reasons. Pregnant heifers consuming full feed of wheat pasture will gain at

colostrum to the baby, repair the reproductive tract, return to heat cycles, rebreed on time for next year, and continue normal body growth. From now on until calving time, the heifers need to be gaining one to one-and-half pounds per head per day, assuming that they are in good body condition coming out of summer. Heifers will need supplemental protein, if the major source of forage in the diet is Bermuda grass or native pasture or grass hay. If the forage source is adequate in quantity and average in quality (six to nine percent crude protein), heifers will need about two pounds of high protein (38 to 44 percent CP) supplement each day. This will probably need to be increased with higher quality hay (such as alfalfa) or additional energy feed (20 percent range cubes) as

about three pounds per head per day. If they are on wheat too long, heifers can become very fat and cause dystocia (calving difficulty). Also, the wheat pasture can be used for gain of stocker cattle or weaned replacement heifers more efficiently. If wheat pasture is used for bred heifers, use it as a protein supplement by allowing heifers access to the wheat pasture on at least alternate days. Some producers report that one day on wheat pasture and two days on native or Bermuda will work better. This encourages the heifers to go rustle in the warm season pasture for the second day, rather than just stand by the gate waiting to be turned back in to the wheat. Whatever method is used to grow the regnant replacement heifers, plan to have them in good body condition by calving so they will grow into fully developed productive cows.

Gage Baker of Fulton exhibited his 4/29/15 bull calf, Cru, and was named grand champion bull.

In the FFA show, Cody Heavin of Springfield exhibited the grand champion female with AUTO Usually Yours 290A born 9/2/13.

Congratulations to the Missouri Champion Showmanship winners: Mikah Edwards of New Bloomfield, Lydia Hunt of Frohna, and Clayton Schowe of Warrenton.

Congratulations to Cody Heavin, Morgan Compton and Mikah Edwards who were the top three winners in the Missouri Futurity, receiving $750 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd, and $250 for 3rd. Morgan took first place honors with CALO Lay Lady Lay, Mikah was second with MECC Bottoms Up, and Cody was third with AUTO Usually Yours.

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Minnesota News…

Dohrmann Wins Grand Champion Market Beef Live Carcass Competition

Moser Family Donates Heifer to MYBE Program The Minnesota Limousin Association (MLA) would like to say a very special “thank you” to the Moser family of Morris for their generous donation of a heifer for the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program. John, Laurie, Joanna and Justus Moser have been actively involved in the MLA and have exhibited cattle at the local, state, regional and national levels. They understand the value of having junior members raise and show heifers. Each year heifers from several breeds are donated and then given to deserving juniors at the Minnesota Beef Expo in October. Juniors must submit a letter of application, and heifers are awarded to the juniors based on need and the quality of the application. The juniors must take care of the heifers for a year, keep records, communicate with the breeder who donated the heifer, and bring the heifer back the following year to the Expo. If all conditions have been met, the heifer is then given to the junior to keep on a permanent basis. Will Bollum Receives Livestock Breeders’ Association Scholarships The Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association Scholarships are presented each year to 4-H and FFA youth who are active members and exhibitors during the year of application. The participants are selected based on leadership experience and personal growth achievements. Additionally, the scholarship rewards academic excellence and outstanding livestock production. Congratulations to Will Bollum of Dakota County for being the recipient of a $2,000 scholarship sponsored by Independent Community Bankers.

Courtney Dohrmann, daughter of Brad and Sheryl Dohrmann of Dodge Center, Minnesota, won the Grand Champion Market Beef Live Carcass competition at the Minnesota State Fair FFA Show. This event took place during the open class weekend of September 4-7, 2015. She won the competition with her 1,250-lb. Limousin steer. He has an estimated carcass weight of 781 lbs., a ribeye area of 16.3, fat cover of 0.21, the % IMF was 4.2, the USDA Quality Grade was Low Choice, the USDA Yield Grade was 1.3, the base carcass price/cwt was $226.00, the total carcass premium (discount) was 6.50, the carcass value/cwt was $232.50, the % retail product was 70%, and the relative value of retail product was $162.75. A total of 24 steers from a variety of breeds were evaluated, as well as crossbreds in the contest. Congratulations Courtney for taking the grand champion award.

Thank You Juniors We thank the juniors and their families for serving the taco salad meal after the state fair open show Saturday, September 5, 2015. We appreciate the Hoover family of Dundas for providing the beef, the other families who brought items for the picnic, and junior advisors Lonnie and Sue Schatz for organizing the meal. 4-H Livestock Interview Winners Animal Science interviews at the Minnesota State Fair are designed to further enhance the educational

opportunities for young people exhibiting livestock. The interview process offers a visual philosophy of recognizing 4-H students who have utilized their livestock project to grow and develop as young people. The interviews emphasize life skills such as communication, responsibility, decision making and problem-solving. The interview winners received a chair sponsored by the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association. Congratulations to the three Limousin juniors who were winners in the interview portion of the 4-H weekend at the state fair; Wiley Fanta of Stevens County, and Anna and Amber Johnson of Wadena County. Congratulations Juniors Members of the Minnesota Junior Limousin Association took part in the state fair 4-H and FFA competitions.

Laura Church of Washington County took grand champion honors with her 10/12/14 Limousin heifer, CHHF Bling. Joanna Moser of Stevens County exhibited the reserve grand champion with her 3/19/14 Limousin heifer, BHAT Breanna 420B. The judge was Dr. Jason Rowntree, an associate profession at Michigan State University in East Lansing.

A time for socializing, eating and a board meeting following the Minnesota State Fair Limousin Show.

“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer? Answers: 1.) The Bill and Gloria Leonard family from Holstein, Iowa. They have been raising Limousin cattle for over 45 years. 2.) 1980. William Leonard, Mark Leonard holding eldest daughter Emily Leonard (now Melody), and Lori Leonard (now Reyman).

In the FFA show, the results were reversed. Joanna Moser exhibited the grand champion female and Laura Church took home the reserve grand champion banner. Wiley Fanta was third best in the breeding beef intermediate showmanship. Jordan Hoover of Rice County exhibited the grand champion Limousin steer and Casper Witt of Fillmore County had the reserve grand champion steer in the 4-H show.

3.) Father and son, Bill and Mark, are among the earliest breeders of Limousin in the country. Leonard Limousin has been raising and promoting Limousin cattle since 1969. Mark served as president of the Iowa Limousin Association, president of the North American Limousin Junior Association, president of the Iowa Limousin Junior Association, and organized the first National Limousin Junior Heifer Show held in Des Moines in 1976. Daughter Lori showed Limousin heifers for many years, held various NALJA offices and served as 1979 Iowa Limousin Queen and 1980 National Limousin Queen. Mark’s daughter, Emily, also showed Limousin cattle for many years and wore the Iowa Limousin Queen crown in 1997. Bill passed away in 2009. Mark and his wife, Sheryl, and Lori and husband, Dennis Reyman, continue to raise Limousin cattle in northwest Iowa. Questions on page 15.

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Minnesota State Fair Crowns Limousin Champions

BULL SHOW

he Minnesota State Fair Open Show was held September 5, 2015, at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum in St. Paul. Eleven exhibitors from Minnesota and Iowa paraded 26 head of Limousin and Lim-Flex females and bulls before Dr. Casey McMurphy of Edmond, Oklahoma. FEMALE SHOW

McMurphy selected BHAT Breanna 420B as the grand champion female. Joanna Moser of Morris, MN, exhibited the 3/19/14 daughter of WLR Direct Hit out of MAGS Destiny. She was also the junior champion.

The reserve champion and senior yearling champion was Wulfs Armani 3763A, a 9/23/13 daughter of Wulfs Yogi 1020Y exhibited by Wiley Fanta of Morris, MN. Division Winners in the Female Show were: Heifer calf champion—CHHF Bling 427B, a 10/12/14 daughter of EF Xcessive Force exhibited by Laura Church of Hastings, Minnesota. Heifer calf reserve champion— HMPP Cassie 302C, a 3/4/15 daughter of DHVO Deuce 132R exhibited by Emma Smith of Farmington, Minnesota. Junior reserve champion—Wulfs Breeze 4455B, an 8/22/14 daughter of Bieber Hard Drive Y120 exhibited by Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota.

Thank You

Herman Farms of Hastings, MN, exhibited the grand champion bull with CHFF Back in Black 251B, a 9/20/14 son of BC Lookout 7024. He was the the calf champion.

The reserve grand champion and junior champion bull was Wulfs Bixby M544B, a 4/18/14 son of Wulfs Aberdeen 2039Z out of Sprng Crks Pearl 4544P exhibited by Wulf Cattle.

Division Winners in the Bull Show were: Bull calf reserve champion—DLMC Boulevard 785B, an 11/17/14 son of ROMN Y-Not 104Y exhibited by Lura Limousin of Delavan, MN/Wall Lake, IA. Junior reserve champion—Wulfs Big Chief 1157B, a 5/17/14 son of Wulfs Xtrator X233X exhibited by Wulf Cattle. In the group classes, Herman Farms exhibited the champion Junior Getof-Sire and Lura Limousin had the Breeder’s Best Five Head. The Premier Exhibitor award was presented to Wulf Cattle. The Premier Breeder award was presented to Lura Limousin.

Laura Church of Hastings, MN received a blue ribbon from the ribbon girl, Julia Biscoe of Cottage Grove at the Minnesota Sate Fair open show.

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Heartland Sale Reports The Foundation Sale Enjoys Great Day

he Foundation Sale held October 3, 2015, at the United Producers Sale Facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky, drew a great crowd of people to the inaugural sale hosted by the Haynes family and guest consignors.

consigned by Jarnagin Limousin. Rod Carver of Carver Farms, Noble, Oklahoma, along with Kraig and Rhonda Withers, Diamond R Cattle Co. purchased this female for $7,600 Stone Valley Limousin of Cashion, Oklahoma, and Rockin’ R Ranch of Rolla, Missouri, teamed up to purchase Posthaven Polled Xodus, a 1/26/10 red, double polled daughter of Posthaven Polled Sell-Out for $5,200 consigned by The sponsors and mentors of the Cattle Cartel. Posthaven Limousin. The top-selling bull was ACHH Golden Boy 03B, a 9/19/14 red, homozygous polled son of Posthaven Polled Urban Cowboy consigned by A C H Stephen, Emily and Carter Haynes along with guest Holdings. He was purchased by Danny and Connie consignors hosted the Foundation Sale in Bowling Green. Crockett of Crockett Rose Branch Farm for $8,200. Two bulls consigned by Posthaven Limousin Guest consignors were Posthaven Limousin of Alma, Ontario; Jarnagin Limousin, Mascot, brought $5,000 each. Posthaven P Balderdash, a Tennessee; Grandview Farms, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky; 4/17/14 red, polled son of Engkjaer Get It, was Crockett Rose Branch Farm, Lamar, Missouri; Broken purchased by Dustin and Julie Sneed of Girard, Emily Haynes thanked Conrad, Charity, John, Slash L Ranch, Oologah, Oklahoma; Britt Limousin Kansas. Chester and Charlotte Grooms of West Marita, and Anna Rose Miller of Butler, OH, for their Ranch, Seminole, Oklahoma; Williamson Limousin, Union, Ohio, purchased the other bull, Posthaven purchases at the Foundation Sale. Seminole, Oklahoma; Diamond R Cattle Co., Coweta, P Carlton, a 2/5/15 red homozygous polled son of Oklahoma; J&S Cattle C., Smiths Grove, Kentucky; Posthaven Polled Sell-Out. The top-selling pair was consigned by Posthaven and Kentucky River Limousin, Lancaster, Kentucky. A social was held Friday night for the consignors Limousin. Conrad Miller of Butler, Ohio, purchased and buyers at the Haynes family residence and the cow, Cedar Patch PP Lenora, a 4/20/10 red, double featured great entertainment from Rodney Watts. polled daughter of Cedar Patch Pol Lincoln for He wowed the crowd with his renditions of old-time $3,800. Thompson and Sons of Wayne, West Virginia, country and rock and roll. A presale barbecue lunch had the final bid of $2,500 on her 2/12/15 red, horned was held at the sale barn. calf, Posthaven Courtney, sired by Engkjaer Get It. The top-selling female was ENGD Wild Storm The top-selling family was ENGD Wonderlust Stephen Haynes (right) thanked Danny and Connie 911W, a 2/13/09 red, homozygous polled daughter 930W, a 3/1/09 homozygous black, homozygous Crockett for their consignments and purchases at the of EAFF Polled Pugilist 633R consigned by A C H polled daughter of Wulfs Sirloin 3172S consigned Foundation Sale. Holdings. One-half embryo interest was purchased by A C H Holdings. Dustin and Julie Sneed for $25,500 by the “Cattle Cartel,” a group of breeders purchased the cow for $3,500 and her 4/27/15 who have agreed to sponsor and mentor young black, homozygous polled calf, ACHH Polled breeders in their pursuit to show and establish their Wonder 69C sired by Posthaven P Zambuka for own Fullblood herd, starting with Wild Storm. The $2,500. 4K Limousin of Mount Vernon, Texas, juniors who have made a commitment to protect the purchased the two sets of embryos for $1,500 and interest of the Fullblood breed Limousin genetics $1,250, respectively. are Carter Haynes, Sarah Delight; Ashleigh, Lesleigh, Averages: and Kaeleigh Christensen; Kaitlynn Withers and 6 Fall bred cows............................................. $4,380 Tyler Ray. 18 Pairs............................................................ 4,139 Emily Haynes with buyers Terry and Charlotte The Cattle Cartel is sponsored by these esteemed 14 Spring bred cows......................................... 3,611 Thompson of Wayne, WV. breeders: Connie and Danny Crockett of Crockett 3 Open heifers.................................................. 3,033 Rose Branch Farm; Rhonda and Kraig Withers, ½ Donor........................................................ 25,500 Diamond R Cattle Co.; Margie Mosher of Lenape 14 Bulls............................................................ 4,529 Limousin in memory of Harris Mosher; Ed and Total: 54.5 Lots.............$241,100.................$4,494 Carol Pinegar of Pinegar Limousin; and Stephen Auctioneer: Carroll T. Cannon and Emily Haynes of Hayes Family Farms. The Sale Consultants: Bill Helton & Skyler Davis mentors are Deloris Grimstad of Black Tie Limousin; Jim and Bertha Jarnagin of Jarnagin Limousin; Jonathan and Laura Ray of Kentucky River Limousin; and Herman and Judy Symens of Dustin and Symens Hills Ranch and LIMI-Gene; Terrell and Julie Sneed, Barbara Britt, Britt Limousin Ranch; and John and Girard, KS, Ena Post, Posthaven Limousin. were volume The second high-selling female was JL buyers at the Kraig, Rhonda, and Kaitlyn Withers of Coweta, OK, and Tennessee Pearl 243A, a 10/10/13 red, double Rod Carver of Noble, OK, joined together to purchase Foundation polled daughter of SVL Polled Heritage 124P the top-selling female at the Foundation Sale. Sale.

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Managed Weaning Lowers Stress, Increases Health

eaning is one of the most stressful times for calves due to health challenges and dietary changes, according to Justin Sexten, director of supply development for CAB LLC. By managing to minimize stress at this stage, you’ll also minimize shrink and give calves the best opportunity to meet their genetic potential for growth and carcass merit, Sexten said in a news release. Tailor a health program to your ranch goals by first visiting with your local veterinarian. You may have started preparing for weaning health at branding or pre-breeding by vaccinating calves for clostridia (black-leg) and respiratory diseases. If not, consider vaccination three to four weeks prior to weaning with a booster shot at weaning. The facilities can be a source of stress at weaning, so take time before gathering calves to make sure all are in good repair and pen waterers are ready for calves. Clean water is the most important nutrient a calf needs. Fence-line weaning can reduce calf stress and improve weaning health. Placing calves across the fence from the cows reduces walking and helps address the challenge of getting calves to feed and water. Orient the weaning pastures and pens so the cows draw the calves to feed bunks and waterers. Depending on weaning stress, calves may take one to three weeks to consume enough feed to allow for weight gain. As a rule of thumb, they need to eat 2 percent of body weight in feed to provide enough nutrients for growth. Commodity feeds like grain can be used at weaning to get calves used to eating, but make sure the diet is suited to calves’ growth potential. Develop an energy-dense feed with balanced protein sources to overcome that reduced intake associated with weaning stress. Weaning onto a vegetative pasture will provide calves with a familiar feedstuff, but should be supplemented to ensure adequate nutrients for growth. Offering hay during the first week of the transition can increase feed intake and gain. The forage available during weaning should be high quality, palatable and fed daily if possible rather than offered as a bale.

Providing hay in the feed bunks rather than in a bale ring can help calves find feed earlier. When hay is offered in a ring, calves may not approach the bunk as quickly, prolonging the time to consume adequate feed for gain. Monitoring feed intake is one of the best indicators to gage weaning program issues. Until calves get well started on feed, consider feeding multiple times each day to increase observations and stimulate calves to come to the bunk. Avoid using self-feeders in the weaning pen until calves are started on feed. Ideally, calves should have 18 inches of bunk space to ensure timid ones can get to the bunk. Taking steps to minimize weaning stress promotes long-term health, performance and carcass merit.

Rodney Watts, a professional singer from Fordsville, KY, entertained the large crowd that gathered for the social the night before The Foundation Sale in Bowling Green, KY. Watts not only travels around the United States performing, he also raises Limousin cattle.

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Heartland Sale Reports

Vorthmann “Focus on Family Values” grosses over $100,000

he bright sun and cloudless sky was a perfect setting for the large crowd that attended Vorthmann’s 13th Annual “Focus on Family Values” sale near Treynor, Iowa, September 26, 2015. Roger and Ann Vorthmann, along with Chad, Deb and Erica, hosted this annual event.

513C, a 1/24/15 son of MAGS Xyloid out of VL Wish Upon A Star 913W for $7,500. They also purchased two bred heifers. Prior to the sale, Fritz and Steve were awarded coats from Iowa Limousin Association and the Vorthmanns for recognition of being named the 2015 ILA Commercial Producer of the Year.

Roger and Ann Vorthmann thanked Mahlon and Lindsey (Duckett) Kurtz and Becky, Dana, and Nick Duckett for their purchases of both females and steers at their Private Treaty Sale.

The Vorthmann family hosted their “Focus on Family Values” private treaty sale September 26. Base bids were posted a week prior to the sale and prospective buyers could view cattle on line and at the farm until the final bid off. The final bid off was at 2:00 p.m. and bids continued to climb. Twentyeight head of cattle were purchased by buyers from seven states: Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, California, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Ohio. The top-selling female was VL Charisma 502C, a 1/7/15 double black, double polled daughter of Alter Ego out of VL Xordinary 011X. Spencer Chapman of Tri-C Ranch, Petrola, California, purchased the female for $8,500. Rod Vogel of Tiffen, Ohio, purchased VL Chloe 519C, a 2/7/15 red, double polled daughter of Alter Ego out of VL Amber 347A for $8,250. Logan Chachere of Dayton, Texas, purchased VL Crème De La Crème 529C, a 2/24/15 double black, double polled daughter of Alter Ego out of VL Zarah 2214Z for $7,500. VL Candy Crush 503C, a 1/7/15 black, homozygous polled daughter of Alter Ego out of TREF X-Cess 609X was purchased by Lazy 3 Cattle of Childress, Texas, for $6,000. Long & Sons of Afton, Iowa, purchased VL Crimson 521C, a 2/13/15 red, double polled daughter of Alter Ego out of Wulfs All American 3083A for $5,000. Many-time repeat buyer, the Baier family (Entrophy Farms of Griswold, Iowa), purchased VL Crown Reserve

VL Coors 518C, a 2/3/15 black, homozygous polled son of Alter Ego out of RMKR Aphrodite 326A was purchased by Lammert Farms of Treynor, Iowa, for $6,000. VL Corona 527C, a 2/22/15 black, homozygous polled son of Alter Ego, out of VL Xciting went to Randy Gothard of Cookeville, Tennessee, also for $6,000. The high-selling bred heifer sold for $4,500 to Leonard Limousin of Lamoni, Iowa. She is a Wulfs Xistance daughter bred to Alter Ego.

Jacob, Rachel, McKinley, Jordan, Ron and Jolene Lammert of Treynor, IA, purchased a high-selling bull at Vorthmann’s Sale.

Averages: 3 Bulls.................................... $6,500 14 Open females....................... 4,342 5 Bred females.......................... 3,880 6 steers..................................... 1,566 Total: 28 Lots.....$109,100....... $3,896 William and Sara Long of Afton, IA, along with their children, Maria, Emmet, Peyton, and Riley, purchased a high-selling heifer from the Vorthmanns.

Mark and Gwen Behrends of Lincoln, NE, purchased a bred heifer and an open female at the Vorthmann Sale.

Jennifer Jensen and Jon Pestul with Curtis and Cora purchased two lots and got a free cat from the Vorthmanns.

r e t f A t Sough Like a … e n o t s m e G s u o i c Pre Calving Ease • Docility Growth • Feed Efficiency Longevity • Hybrid Vigor More Muscle • Less Fat HOMO Polled, Polled or Horned

…found in the one and only Fullblood Limousin Cattle

2015 OFFICERS President Billy White Fort Gibson, OK 918-869-2834 rockinwlimousin@yahoo.com Vice President Randy McCutcheons Saint Joe, AR 870-448-5664 1countrygal@windstream.net Secretary Kim Kosmicke Cabool, MO flakosmicke@gmail.com Treasurer Joe Latendresse Oologah, OK 918-639-8438 j.latendresse@sbcglobal.net

2015 DIRECTORS Rod Carver Noble, OK 405-650-9101 carverfarms@sbcglobal.net Rhonda Withers Coweta, OK 918-724-9002 withcoconstructors@sbcglobal.net

The completely redesigned Fullblood Limousin breed offers all the traits listed above. Did you know, MARC studies indicate Limousin cows lead all major breeds for percentage of calf crop born and weaned. The breed also carries the F94L (muscle + tenderness) gene and Fullblood females perform four to five years longer than typical commercial cows. Plus, Fullblood Limousin-cross calves are in high demand and receive top dollar prices and even premiums from Strauss Veal (www.strauss-brands.com) and Laura’s Lean Beef (www.laurasleanbeef.com).

Fullblood Limousin Alliance www.fullbloodlimousinalliance.org

Betty Anglani Thornfield, MO 417-257-3614 fullbloodlimousin@gmail.com Ken Ragsdell Rolla, MO 573-341-9070 kenneth@ragsdell.com Ty Heavin Springfield, MO 417-833-2688 pinegarlimousin@aol.com Ron Garrison Osceola, MO 417-838-1872 garrisonlimousin@gmail.com

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Heartland Sale Reports

Heart of Missouri Sale Enjoys Active Bidding at Lebanon

erfect weather greeted a good crowd of homozygous black, homozygous polled donor to daughter of AHCC WestWind W544 out of MAGS commercial and seedstock producers October LH Rodemaster 338R consigned by Graven Land Romancing The Stone along with her 9/6/15 heifer by MAGS Zodiac. 11, 2015, at the Laclede County Fairgrounds in & Cattle Co. for $4,000. Lebanon, Missouri, for the 23rd Annual Heart of Glendenning J Bar J Limousin offered two Win Vue Enterprises of Rogersville, Tennessee, planned matings of LH Rodemaster 338R and and Cross Creek Farms of Gray, Tennessee, teamed Missouri Limousin Sale. Consignors were Baker Limousin Farms of Fulton, COLE Miss Production 926W due March 11, 2016. up to purchase RADB Clare, a 3/15/15 double Missouri; Buck Ridge Limousin of Rogersville, Jepson Limousin of Franklin, Kentucky, purchased black, double polled Lim-Flex 50% daughter of EF Xcessive Force out of CJSL 3003A consigned by Missouri; Garrison Limousin of Osceola, Missouri; both of the Lim-Flex 50% matings for $6,400. Glendenning J Bar J Limousin of Lebanon, Missouri; Meredith Limousin of Iberia, Missouri, Baker Limousin Farms for $5,000. Graven Land & Cattle Co. of Lebanon, Missouri; purchased the high-selling pair for $5,000. Buck John Weiser of Monett, Missouri, purchased the Little’s Limousin of Eldon, Missouri; and M&R Ridge Limousin consigned HBRL Yatzee 161Y, high-selling bull for $11,750. J Bar J Buster 426B, Limousin of Bourbon, Missouri. an 8/22/11 homozygous black, polled purebred a red, homozygous polled Fullblood son of ENGD Double A Land & Cattle of Nevada, Missouri, set the pace purchasing a flush guaranteeing five embryos out of JONK Poll Unique 70U, a 3/4/08 homozygous polled, homozygous black purebred daughter of AUTO Dollar General 12R out of JONK Black Silk. Double A paid $8,000 for the flush consigned by Glendenning J Bar J Limousin of Lebanon. Buck Ridge Limousin purchased a pick of the flush Dustin and Mark Meredith of Iberia, MO, purchased the high- Mike Lawson of Lebanon, MO, purchased two bulls from the from CFLX Manuela 297Z, a selling pair from the Heart of Missouri Sale. Heart of Missouri Sale.

SVL

SVL Polled Franchise 986Z - CED: 8

Polled Franchise 986Z

BW: 2.1 WW: 54 YW: 70 MK: 29 TM: 56

Franchise is a natural son of the great donor cow, EAFF Amber Pearl 419M (who is also in our herd) and SVL Polled Advance 534U. We now have a good group of his calves born this fall, and they are all coming small (68 to 75 lbs.) and growing fast. Franchise currently serves as our senior herd sire.

Posthaven P Bradford - CED: 4

EAFF Amber Pearl 419M

BW: 1.4 WW: 56 YW: 79 MK: 20 TM: 48

We purchased Bradford at the recent Foundation Sale in Bowling Green, KY. He is out of Posthaven Polled Tristan, who was recently selected to return to France. Bradford is a Canadian bull with breeding that is different from most herds in the USA. He is HOMO polled and should work well on our Franchise heifers, and our embryo and AI calves.

Add bull power to your herd. Give us a call about embryos, semen or progeny.

Ragsdell Family Rockin’ R Ranch LLC Ken & Jan Ragsdell PureLean Homegrown Beef PO Box 1814 • Rolla, MO 65402 573.341.9070 • kenneth@ragsdell.com www.rollanet.org/~rocknr • www.facebook.com/ragsdellfamilyrocknrllc

Posthaven P

BraDFORD

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Red Alert 102X out of J Bar J JDEG Whatever 927 was consigned by Glendenning J Bar J Limousin. Averages: 3 Bull syndicates........................................ $16,000 1 Flush.......................................................... 8,000 11 Bulls......................................................... 4,472 1 Pick of Herd............................................... 4,000 10 Pairs......................................................... 3,530 3 Planed matings........................................... 3,300 6 Breds.......................................................... 2,784 9 Opens......................................................... 2,629 Total: 44 Lots...............$194,750.................. $4,426 Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” Booth Sale Management: KK Seedstock Consultants Sale Consultants: Grassroots Consulting & Bill Helton

Texas is the top producer of beef in the U.S., followed by Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma and South Dakota.

Kacy, Kennedy and Baylor Chapman of Rolla, MO, each purchased a female at the Heart of Missouri Sale.

There are over 94 million head of beef cattle being produced by 1 million beef producers in the U.S. Of these operations, 97 percent are family-owned. The basic cuts of beef are the chuck, loin, rib and round. Names for the cuts of meat can vary from region to region. One serving of beef is 3 ounces and provides more than half of your required protein for the day. It is also a source of all the necessary amino acids.

Mark Haden (right) of Buck Ridge Limousin, Rogersville, MO, Jack Glendenning (right) of Glendenning J Bar J Limousin, purchased the pick of the flush from Terry Graven of Graven Lebanon, MO, thanked Dennis Alt of Double A Land & Land & Cattle, Lebanon, MO. Cattle, Nevada, MO, for his purchase of an embryo flush offered at the Heart of Missouri Sale.

Check us out on Facebook and our website www.treftzlimousin.com under “Fall Preview” and “Females For Sale”

The U.S. provides 25 percent of the world’s beef, but only has 10 percent of the world’s cattle. Cattle inventory (as of Jan 1, 2015): 89.9 million, up 1% from Jan. 2014

Contrary to the cool fall temperatures we’ve been experiencing, Smokin’ HOT standouts in our bull calf crop are popping up everywhere! We are excited to offer them, along with an outstanding set of open heifers you will “warm up” to at our 2016 production sale.

TREF 707C

TREF 314C

Paynes Derby son

ROMN Zingray son

TREF 766C

TREF Zenith son

For Sale Privately…

10 Bred Heifers selected off our top end 10 Proven Bred Cows

TREF 482C

JYF Yieldmaster son

Watch for our two bred heifers consigned to the online Red Revival Sale Nov. 12, 2015. Give us a call for more information.

TREFTZ LIMOUSIN

Join us for our Where

Muscle Still Matters Production Sale February 13, 2016 at the ranch.

Glenn Treftz 605.226.2542 • cell 605.380.0014 12510 370th Ave. • Wetonka, SD 57481 treftz@nvc.net • www.treftzlimousin.com

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A family affair! Jack and Josie Watts of Fairfield, NE, helped their dad, Jamie, show cattle at the Nebraska State Fair.

John and Kara Stoll of Pavillion, WY, use Limousin bulls in their herd. Their sign reflects great satisfaction with Limousin genetics.

Dawn Vermillion and her children, Truett and Timber, of Kincaid, KS, are all “tuckered out” after a day at the Missouri State Fair.

Congratulations to Emerald Nelson of Pottawatamie County, IA, for placing first and second in the 4-H carcass contest with Vorthmann steers purchased at their 2014 private treaty sale.

Greg and Jake Callahan of Centerview, MO, discuss the lineup prior to the Missouri State Fair open show with Dean Summerbell.

Bev Summerbell purchased beef sticks for Dean from Ken Ragsdell, Rolla, MO, at the Foundation sale. He was also a buyer of Fullblood genetics. Marion Nutter, Thedford, NE, and Gwen Behrends spent some time shopping in the craft tent at Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, NE.

The Fullblood Alliance banner at the presale social in Bowling Green, KY.

Charlie and Dan Hunt of Oxford, NE exhibited Limouisin cattle at Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island. HLA Board Director Mark Nutter of Thedford visited the Hunt Limousin exhibit and looked over the cattle on display.

Nancy Hunt, Oxford, NE appreciated the visit with Marion Nutter of Thedford, NE, at Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island September 17.

The parade of cars carrying sale attendees streamed into Vorthmann’s farm near Treynor, IA for their private treaty sale.

Kansas Limousin Breeders Gene Raymond of Garnett, Mike Smith of Plainville, and Mark Bayless of Waukarusa took in the Limousin show at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson.

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Congratulations to the Baier family of Griswold A gathering of breeders at the Hunt Limousin exhibit The aisle was full of exhibitors and Limousin who were presented with the Iowa Commercial during Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, NE. enthusiasts on show day at the Nebraska State Fair. “Producer of the Year” jackets at the Vorthmann Private Treaty Sale.

The Fanta family of Starbuck, MN, has a new family member, Dixie.

Happy birthday Brenda Brackman of Concordia, MO. She celebrated her special day at the Missouri State Fair.

Dean Summerbell and Casey Fanta relax prior to the Minnesota State Fair open show. Limousin cattle, no doubt, were a part of the conversation.

Dennis Alt of Double A Land & Cattle, Nevada, MO, and Gail Ratliff of Westphalia, KS, discuss world affairs at the Kansas State Fair.

SELLING AT

NOVEMBER 12 hosted on…www.mcmarketingmanagement.com

Give us a call on these two bred females. They have the breeding, EPD profiles and phenotype to work in all segments. The Symens Brothers families wishes every one a bountiful harvest and a Merry Christmas.

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Miss BASY XCLUSIVE 608B

April 2014 - DBL Polled - Purebred Wulfs Xclusive 2458X x KRVN Night Owl 223N BW: 1.0 WW: 68 YW: 91 MK: 26 SC: 1.1 MS: .27 Sells bred to DLVL Bicep 491B (one of Vaughn’s 2015 high sellers)

Symens Bros. Annual Production Sale Feb. 25, 2016 - Amherst, SD

SymensBrothers SYES

Miss SYES Xclusive 340B

May 2014 - Het Polled - PB Wulfs Xclusive 2458X x ROMN Justice BW: 2.6 WW: 73 YW: 112 MK: 27 SC: 0.8 MS: .14 Sells bred to DLVL Xerox 023X (sire of our 2015 sale topper, SYES Backstage 466B.)

Your Guarantee of Predictable Genetics

P.O. Box 155 • Amherst, South Dakota 57421 John: 605/880-8061 • Paul: 605/448-5775 • Warren: 605/237-2127 • Office: 605/448-2624 • Fax: 605/448-5786 • e-mail: jssymens@venturecomm.net

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Junior Beat

Alexa Montagne, Elk Point, SD was the third high-placing individual in the South Dakota State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest held Sept. 19 in Brookings, SD. She along with the other individuals in the top four will represent South Dakota at the Western Roundup Livestock Judging Contest held during the National Western Stock Show in January. Kaylee Gum, Pittsburg, KS, took home the champion Limousin banner at the Kansas Livestock Show with AUTO Barlie 413B, a 10/16/14 WLR Direct Hit daughter.

Congratulations to Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD, for winning senior champion showmanship at the Junior Special Show in Huron during the South Dakota State Fair.

Congratulations to Delaney Peterson of Chamberlain, SD, for her selection as junior champion showman at the Junior Special Show in Huron.

Members of the Junior Fullblood Alliance were the recipients of a Fullblood female purchased by the Cattle Cartel: Carter Haynes, Sarah Delight, Ashleigh Christensen, Kaitleyn Withers and Tyler Ray.

Congratulations to Sidney Johnson for her selection as champion beginner showman at the South Dakota Junior Special in Huron.

There is nothing better than a scotch comb to straighten your locks. Right Jake Al-Mazroa of Peru, IA?

Maria Long of Afton, IA helped blow dry the show cattle at the Iowa State Fair.

Grayhm and Jack Watts, Fairfield, NE, helped get the cattle ready for the Nebraska State Fair.

Iowa juniors make the most of the down time at the Iowa State Fair socializing and playing cards.

Josie Watts, Fairfield, NE, enjoys helping on the farm, but she still likes to look like a princess.

Two-year-old Wayde Muxfeldt of Logan, IA, helped his mom, Jordan, blow out the cattle at the Nebraska State Fair.

Nancy Hunt and her grandson, Houston, Oxford, NE, look small in comparison to the tall corn.

BULL POWER

= POUNDS

The right bull will put pounds on your calf crop which in turn puts dollars in your pocket. When you use an AUTO bull you gain the extra pounds to mash the scales down at weaning time. Here’s a preview of the powerhouse sires selling in our annual sale MARCH 19, 2016.

AUTO POWER PLUS 133B ET

Lim-Flex 50% - HB/HP - 9/21/14 EXAR Denver 2002B x EF Yadda Yadda 809Y BW: 1.6 WW: 75 YW: 120 MK: 31 SC: 1.1 DC: 17 CW: 43 RE: .84 YG: -.17 MS: .22 $MI: 63 BW: 74 - Adj. WW: 804 - Adj. YW: 1,305 - REA: 15.45 - IMF: 3.87

AUTO POWER LINE 135B ET

Lim-Flex 50% - HB/HP - 9/21/14 EXAR Denver 2002B x EF Yadda Yadda 809Y BW: 1.6 WW: 79 YW: 116 MK: 31 SC: 1.1 DC: 17 CW: 43 RE: .84 YG: -.17 MS: .22 $MI: 63 BW: 70 - Adj. WW: 884 - Adj. YW: 1,256 - REA: 17.94 - IMF: 3.81

AUTO SILVERADO 543B

Lim-Flex 68% - HB/HP - 9/1/14 AUTO Cruze 132X x LVLS 8713W BW: 0.3 WW: 72 YW: 107 MK: 29 SC: 0.2 DC: 14 CW: 33 RE: .23 YG: -.02 MS: .37 $MI: 65 BW: 68 - Adj. WW: 845 - Adj. YW: 1,275 - REA: 15.49 - IMF: 4.11

AUTO RED OAK 140B ET

Lim-Flex 60% - R/HP - 9/20/14 PBRS Equinox 161Y x MAGS Hannah 9726W BW: 1.9 WW: 74 YW: 109 MK: 29 SC: 0.7 DC: 15 CW: 38 RE: .62 YG: -.18 MS: .14 $MI: 58 BW: 74 - Adj. WW: 831 - Adj. YW: 1,244 - REA: 18.52 - IMF: 4.00

Put pounds on the scale and dollars in your pocket with an AUTO bull.

HERDBUILDER XXII

MARCH 19, 2016 - at the Farm

TOLL FREE: 1-877-PINEGAR

Ed and Carol Pinegar, owners • 417/833-6784 850 W. Farm Rd. 56 • Springfield, MO 65803 Ty & Susie Heavin, farm managers • 417/833-2688 James Henderson, show cattle

Wulfs Bethany 4784B NXF2052288 Wulfs Yankee K689Y X Wulfs Regency R202R Due 5/1/16 to VL Apollo 324A

Tuesday, November 24, 2015 • 6 PM

Watch the sale and bid online at www.DVAuction.com

This is an ONLINE ONLY sale.

APPROXIMATELY 425 LIMOUSIN, LIM-FLEX & ANGUS FEMALES SELL

Wulfs Bellbrook 4832B LFF2052136 Wulfs Yogi 1020Y X Wulfs Titus 2149T Due 4/6/16 to Wulfs Zouave 8438Z

15 Spring Calving Registered Angus Females 23 Spring Calving Registered Limousin & Lim-Flex Females 300 Black and Red Angus/ Limousin-Influenced Bred Heifers

Limousin & Lim-Flex Sires Represented:

Wulfs Blue Poppy 4195B NPF2061756 Wulfs Xcellsior X252X X Wulfs Klint 5874K Due 4/6/16 to Wulfs Zouave 8438Z

Wulfs Zouave 8438Z • Wulfs Aerosmith 0556A • SYES Backstage 4668B Wulfs Big Timber 2004B • RUNL Stetson 850S • VL Apollo 324A

Casey Fanta: (Cell) (320) 288-6128 Casey.fanta@wulfcattle.com Jerry Wulf: (Cell) (320) 491-1390 Jerry.wulf@wulfcattle.com 26406 470th Ave. / Morris, Minnesota 56267 / Office: (320) 392-5802 Fax: (320) 392-5319 / Office E-mail: Wulf@WulfCattle.com / www.WulfCattle.com

Watch for videos of sale females at WulfCattle.com

Angus Sires Represented:

KCF Bennett Absolute Schiefelbein Regis 3473 • Styles Cash R400